How long does Brain Fry take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Brain Fry serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Brain Fry?

200 grams Goat Brain, 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), 70 grams Onion, 70 grams Tomato, 2 tbsp Oil, ½ tsp Mustard Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Brain Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Brain Fry?

About 217 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Brain Fry

Name: Brain Fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 inch Cinnamon; 70 grams Onion; 70 grams Tomato; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Water; 200 grams Goat Brain; ¼ cup Water; 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated)

30 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as bheja fry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Brain fry: goat brain cooked gently in an onion and tomato masala with spice powders, finished with grated coconut. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 30 min, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

15 items

3 people

Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Onion70 grams
Tomato70 grams
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Salt¾ tsp
Water2 tbsp
Goat Brain200 grams
Water¼ cup
Coconut (Grated)2 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	217kcal	651kcal
Protein	8.1g	24g
Carbohydrate	6.1g	18g
Fat	18g	54g
Fibre	2.2g	6.6g
Sugar	1.9g	5.7g

Cookd masalas for goat brain

Method

1
In a kadai add oil, mustard seeds, urad dal, cinnamon and saute it. Now add onion, tomato and saute for 5 minutes.
OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)CinnamonOnionTomato
2
Now add the spice powders, salt and cook for a few minutes.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltWater
3
Now add the mutton brain with some water. Cover and cook on medium low heat for 15 minutes. Add the grated coconut and pepper, saute for a minute and serve it hot!
Goat BrainWaterCoconut (Grated)

Before you start

How long does Brain Fry take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Brain Fry serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Brain Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Brain Fry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Brain Fry?: 200 grams Goat Brain, 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated), 70 grams Onion, 70 grams Tomato, 2 tbsp Oil, ½ tsp Mustard Seeds, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Brain Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Brain Fry?: About 217 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.